Summary
WhileFortnitehas always led with strong superhero representation, it’s time that Epic Games opens the door for other comic book characters beyond Marvel and DC to add to its ever-expanding range of player cosmetic items. Given that both Marvel and DC are two of the best-known comic publishers, it was virtually inevitable thatFortnitewould have added Outfits, Pickaxes, Gliders, and more cosmetics based on its classic superheroes. But with the entertainment landscape changing for superhero content, Epic Games needs to ensure it adapts along with it by partnering with then-lesser-known comic books and their recent successful adaptations.
BetweenFortnite’s friendly relationship with Amazon andSpawncreator Todd McFarlane recently claiming the anti-hero will be coming to one of the biggest video games, it seems Epic Games hasplenty of opportunities alongside Marvel and DC. However, with Marvel’s inconsistency from the acclaim ofSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VersetoSecret Invasion’s mixed reception to DC struggling with its cinematic universe,Fortniteshould capitalize on these opportunities to offer something different with better standing among the fans. So with several new superhero series set to release throughout 2023 and 2024, there’s no better time forFortniteto diversify its comic book collaborations.
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Fortnite Has More Than Enough Marvel and DC
Though DC has had a substantial crossover withFortnitefeaturing the likes of theJustice League’s Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and the Flash. But much like Marvel’s own Spider-Man, it’s likely unsurprising that most of DC’s featured characters are associated with the ever-popular Batman, including the Joker, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and more. However, while DC was the first ofFortnite’s crossovers to feature in-game events with a Gotham-inspiredBattle Island location appearing back in Chapter 1, Marvel’s collaborations with Epic Games went even further with both in-game content and physically published comic books.
Without a doubt, Marvel currently outpaces DC in the number of characters that have crossed over intoFortnite, with a large portion of these coinciding with Sony’sSpider-Verse, the MCU’s roster ofAvengers, and the X-Men comics. Moreover, an entire season dedicated toFortnite’s Marvel collaboration, many of these cosmetic bundles were linked to the Battle Pass, and Marvel even released its own crossover comics withFortnite X Marvel: Zero WarandNexus War: Thor. Consequently,Fortniteplayers could benefit from something different after having had plenty of content from both Marvel and DC so far.
Fortnite Needs a Different Kind of Superhero Crossover
While there has been growing discussion about audiences finally succumbing to superhero fatigue after Marvel’sAvengers: Endgame, the recent surge of comic book adaptations from elsewhere suggests that all superheroes needed was a different angle. In particular, the live-actionThe Boysand the animatedInvincibleseries provided a more realistic but violent perspective on the superhero genre. Coincidentally, as both are tied to Amazon Prime Video with upcoming series respectively,Fortniteis already well-placed to featureThe BoysandInvinciblecrossovercosmetic bundles based on their iconic characters, such as Homelander, Billy Butcher, Invincible, Omni-man, and more.
But outside of Amazon,Fortnitestill has other superheroes it could collaborate with. For example, Dark Horse Comics may not be well-known despite film and television adaptations ofThe Mask,Hellboy, and most recentlyThe Umbrella Academy, whose fourth and final season could be celebrated with a Fortnite crossover featuring iconic characters such as Number Five or A.J. Carmichael. Though ifTodd McFarlane was looking beyondMortal Kombatwith his comments from 2023’s San Diego Comic-Con, then there may already be a crossover between Image Comics' Spawn and the widely popular Fortnite waiting to be unveiled later this year.
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